Kindergarten Scope and Sequence MatrixTexas Reading 2011 updated 05/19/09 MAN09/16/09 SMS1

Welcome to Kindergarten

Week

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Selections

/ Concepts of Print / Phonemic Awareness / Letter Names
1 / Rhymes
• "Jack and Jill"
• "One, Two, Three, Four, Five"
• "Pease Porridge Hot"
• "Colors"
• "To Market, To Market" / Concepts of Print
• Recognize Names
• Distinguish Letters, Numbers
• Book Handling
• Environmental Print / Phonemic Awareness:
• Rhyming Words
• Blend Syllables / Letter Names:
Letter Focus: Aa, Bb, Cc,
Dd, Ee
2 / Rhymes
• "I Went Upstairs"
• "Mix a Pancake"
• "Sing a Song of Sixpence"
• "Little Arabella Stiller"
Songs
"Quack! Quack! Quack!" / Concepts of Print
• Book Handling
• Distinguish Letters, Numbers
• Environmental Print
• Recognize First and Last Names / Phonemic Awareness:
• Rhyming Words
• Blend and Segment Syllables / Letter Names:
Letter Focus: Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Jj

* Penmanship addressed with Phonics skill on Day 1.

** Formal lesson for Concepts of Print skill on Day 2.

Kindergarten Scope and Sequence MatrixTexas Reading 2011 updated 05/19/09 MAN09/16/09 SMS1

Unit 1: Friendly Faces

Big Idea: We see all kinds of people each day.

Lesson

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Main Selections

/ Paired Selections / Phonemic Awareness/Phonics / Vocabulary / Comprehension / Research/Listening and Speaking / Grammar/Writing / Readers
1 / Big Book:
What Makes a Family?
Genre: Informational Text (Social Studies)
Essential Question:
How can I find the most important ideas in a selection?
Read Aloud:
Building with Dad
Genre: Realistic Fiction / Paired Selections:
• "Frère Jacques"
• "Everybody Says"
• "Tortillas for Mommy"
• "My Little Sister"
Genre for "Frère Jacques": Poetry and Lullaby
Genre for Remaining Paired Selections: Poetry
Text Focus Skill
Illustrations / Phonemic Awareness:
• Rhyming Words
• Single Sounds
Letter Names:
Letter Focus: Kk, Ll, Mm,
Nn, Oo
Words to Know:
I
Fluency:
Read with Expression / Selection Vocabulary:
celebrate (v), family (n), memories (n), include (v)
Oral Vocabulary:
cranes, crew, gleaming, mechanic, outlining, solid
Vocabulary Strategy:
Classify and Categorize: Family Words / Comprehension Skill:
Main Ideas
Comprehension Strategy:
Summarize
Concepts of Print
• Directionality: Left to Right
• Punctuation: Period ** / N/A / Grammar Skill:
Nouns for People
Writing Mode:
Writing About Us
Labels (Names)
Focus Trait:
Ideas / Vocabulary Reader:
Sisters and Brothers
Genre: Nonfiction (Social Studies); Level: A
Leveled Readers:
BL: Visiting Grandma and Grandpa
OL: My Family Pictures
AD: When I Was Little
ELL: My Family
Genre: Informational Text (Social Studies)
BL Level: A; OL Level: A; AD Level: B; ELL Level: A
Decodable Readers:
• See What We Can Do
• We Can Make It
2 / Big Book:
How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?
Genre: Fantasy
Essential Question:
What clues tell me how a character feels?
Read Aloud:
Friends at School
Genre: Informational Text (Social Studies) / Paired Selection:
"My School Bus"
Genre: Informational Text (Social Studies)
Text Focus Skill
Photographs/Map / Phonemic Awareness:
Beginning Sounds
Letter Names:
Letter Focus: Pp, Qq, Rr, Ss, Tt
Words to Know:
like
Fluency:
Pause for Punctuation / Selection Vocabulary:
bullying (v), tidies (v), fidget (v), interrupt (v)
Oral Vocabulary:
busy, company, container, job, scoop, tortoises
Vocabulary Strategy:
Rhyme / Comprehension Skill:
Understanding Characters
Comprehension Strategy:
Infer/Predict
Concepts of Print
• Directionality: Locate Print, Left to Right **
• Punctuation: Period / N/A / Grammar Skill:
Nouns for Places
Writing Mode:
Writing About Us
Labels
Focus Trait:
Ideas / Vocabulary Reader:
At School
Genre: Nonfiction (Social Studies); Level: A
Leveled Readers:
BL: My Backpack
OL: Show and Tell
AD: Helping Mr. Horse
ELL: Tell All About It
Genre: Fiction
BL Level: A; OL Level: A; AD Level: D; ELL Level: A
Decodable Readers:
• We Go to School
• I Like
3 / Big Book:
Please, Puppy, Please
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Essential Question:
How do the parts of a story work together?
Read Aloud:
I Have a Pet!
Genre: Realistic Fiction / Paired Selection:
"Different Kinds of Dogs"
Genre: Informational Text (Science)
Text Focus Skill
Diagram / Phonemic Awareness:
• Beginning Sounds
• Words in Oral Sentences
Letter Names:
Letter Focus: Uu, Vv, Ww, Xx, Yy, Zz
Words to Know:
the
Fluency:
Reading Rate / Selection Vocabulary:
fetch (v), inside (n), outside (n), please (v)
Oral Vocabulary:
cooperate, curious, interesting, slimy, smooth, vet
Vocabulary Strategy:
Synonyms / Comprehension Skill:
Story Structure
Comprehension Strategy:
Monitor/Clarify
Concepts of Print
• Directionality: Left to Right, Spoken Words to Print
• Letters and Words: First, Last Letters, Distinguish Letters from Words ** / N/A / Grammar Skill:
Nouns for Animals and Things
Writing Mode:
Writing About Us
Captions
Focus Trait:
Ideas / Vocabulary Reader:
The Puppy
Genre: Nonfiction (Science); Level: A
Leveled Readers:
BL: My Dog
OL: My Cat
AD: Lola, the Muddy Dog
ELL: My Pet Cat
Genre: Realistic Fiction
BL Level: A; OL Level: A; AD Level: D; ELL Level: A
Decodable Readers:
• Baby Bear’s Family
• The Party

* Penmanship addressed with Phonics skill on Day 1.

** Formal lesson for Concepts of Print skill on Day 2.

Kindergarten Scope and Sequence MatrixTexas Reading 2011 updated 05/19/09 MAN09/16/09 SMS1

Unit 1: Friendly Faces (Continued)

Big Idea: We see all kinds of people each day.

Lesson

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Main Selections

/ Paired Selections / Phonemic Awareness/Phonics / Vocabulary / Comprehension / Research/Listening and Speaking / Grammar/Writing / Readers
4 / Big Book:
Everybody Works
Genre: Informational Text (Social Studies)
Essential Question:
How can photographs help me better understand a selection?
Read Aloud:
Pizza at Sally's
Genre: Realistic Fiction / Paired Selection:
• "The Elves and the Shoemaker"
• "The Lion and the Mouse"
Genre for Elves: Fairy Tale (Traditional Tale)
Genre for Lion: Fable (Traditional Tale)
Text Focus Skill
Storytelling Phrases / Phonemic Awareness:
• Beginning Sounds
• Words in Oral Sentences
Phonics:
Letter/Sound: m *
Words to Know:
and
Fluency:
Pause for Punctuation / Selection Vocabulary:
creating (v), delivering (v), hobby (n), protecting (v)
Oral Vocabulary:
customers, dough, famous, perfect, sprinkled, stretchy
Vocabulary Strategy:
Environmental Print / Comprehension Skill:
Text and Graphic Features
Comprehension Strategy:
Analyze/Evaluate
Concepts of Print
• Capitalization: First Word in a Sentence **
• Punctuation: Period, Question Mark / Extend Through Research
Ask Questions
Listening and Speaking:
Share Ideas / Grammar Skill:
Action Verbs in Present Tense
Writing Mode:
Writing About Us
Class Story (Telling Details)
Focus Trait:
Ideas / Vocabulary Reader:
Our Jobs
Genre: Nonfiction (Social Studies); Level: A
Leveled Readers:
BL: The Fire Fighter
OL: Selling Things
AD: Jobs on the Farm
ELL: Let's Sell Things!
Genre: Informational Text (Social Studies)
BL Level: A; OL Level: A; AD Level: D; ELL Level: A
Decodable Readers:
• Mm
• I Like Mm
5 / Big Book:
Kite Flying
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Essential Question:
Why is the order in which things happen in a story important?
Read Aloud:
The Little Red Hen
Genre: Folk Tale and Fable (Traditional Tale) / Paired Selection:
"Kite Festival Today"
Genre: Informational Text (Social Studies)
Text Focus Skill
Captions (left/right; back/front) / Phonemic Awareness:
• Beginning Sounds
• Words in Oral Sentences
Phonics:
• Letter/Sound: s *
• Review: m, s
Words to Know:
I, like, the, and
Fluency:
Read with Expression / Selection Vocabulary:
attach (v), blowing (v), noisemaker (n), whiskers (n)
Oral Vocabulary:
admired, delicious, delight, doubt, fable, sigh
Vocabulary Strategy:
Synonyms / Comprehension Skill:
Sequence of Events
Comprehension Strategy:
Question
Concepts of Print
• Capitalization: First Word in a Sentence
• Punctuation: Period, Question Mark, Exclamation Point ** / Extend Through Media Literacy
Identify Media Forms
Listening and Speaking:
Share Ideas / Grammar Skill:
Action Verbs in Present Tense
Writing Mode:
Writing About Us
Class Story (Telling Details)
Focus Trait:
Ideas / Vocabulary Reader:
Make a Kite
Genre: Nonfiction (Social Studies); Level: A
Leveled Readers:
BL: At the Fair
OL: The Costume
AD: My Play House
ELL: The Elephant Costume
Genre: Realistic Fiction
BL Level: A; OL Level: A; AD Level: B; ELL Level: A
Decodable Readers:
• Ss
• I Like Ss

* Penmanship addressed with Phonics skill on Day 1.

** Formal lesson for Concepts of Print skill on Day 2.

Kindergarten Scope and Sequence MatrixTexas Reading 2011 updated 05/19/09 MAN09/16/09 SMS1

Unit 2: Show and Tell

Big Idea: Books help us learn new things.

Lesson

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Main Selections

/ Paired Selections / Phonemic Awareness/Phonics / Vocabulary / Comprehension / Research/Listening and Speaking / Grammar/Writing / Readers
6 / Big Book:
My Five Senses
Genre: Informational Text (Science)
Essential Question:
How are the five senses the same and different?
Read Aloud:
Listen, Listen
Genre: Concept / Paired Selections:
• "Picnic Day"
• "Here Are My Eyes"
• "The Storm"
• "Five Wonderful Senses"
Genre: Poetry
Text Focus Skill
Poetry: Rhyme / Phonemic Awareness:
Blend Onset and Rime
Phonics:
Letter/Sound: Short a *
Words to Know:
see
Fluency:
Pause for Punctuation / Selection Vocabulary:
aware (adj.), senses (n), sight (n), touch (n)
Oral Vocabulary:
drift, ripen, scurry, sizzle, whisper, whistle
Vocabulary Strategy:
Context Clues / Comprehension Skill:
Compare and Contrast
Comprehension Strategy:
Monitor/Clarify
Concepts of Print
• Capitalization: First Word in a Sentence
• Punctuation: Period, Exclamation Point
• Role of Author, Illustrator **
• Using a Chart / Extend Through Research
Identify Sources
Listening and Speaking:
Share Ideas / Grammar Skill:
Sensory Words
Writing Mode:
Write to Describe
Sentences: Using Descriptive Words (Sensory Words)
Focus Trait:
Word Choice / Vocabulary Reader:
Look at Me!
Genre: Nonfiction (Science); Level: A
Leveled Readers:
BL: The Market
OL: My Pet
AD: My House
ELL: Choosing a Pet
Genre: Informational Text (Science)
BL Level: A; OL Level: A; AD Level: B; ELL Level: A
Decodable Readers:
• Aa
• I See
7 / Big Book:
Mice Squeak, We Speak
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Essential Question:
How can I learn about the characters in a story?
Read Aloud:
Amelia's Show-and-Tell Fiesta
Genre: Realistic Fiction / Paired Selection:
"The Fort Worth Zoo"
Genre: Informational Text (Science)
Text Focus Skill
Labels / Phonemic Awareness:
• Blend Onset and Rime
• Segment Onset and Rime
Phonics:
Letter/Sound: t *
Words to Know:
we
Fluency:
Pause for Punctuation / Selection Vocabulary:
chatter (v), coo (v), snore (v), squawk (v)
Oral Vocabulary:
foolish, frowns, ruffled, special, treasures, tropical
Vocabulary Strategy:
Classify and Categorize: Sensory Words / Comprehension Skill:
Understanding Characters
Comprehension Strategy:
Analyze/Evaluate
Concepts of Print
• Capitalization: First Word in a Sentence **
• Punctuation: Period, Exclamation Point / Extend Through Research
Ask Questions
Listening and Speaking:
Share Information and Ideas / Grammar Skill:
Sensory Words
Writing Mode:
Write to Describe
Sentences: Using Descriptive Words (Sensory Words)
Focus Trait:
Word Choice / Vocabulary Reader:
On the Farm
Genre: Nonfiction (Science); Level: A
Leveled Readers:
BL: A Walk in the Woods
OL: At the Zoo
AD: Winter Sleep
ELL: Visiting the Zoo
Genre: Fiction
BL Level: A; OL Level: A; AD Level: C; ELL Level: A
Decodable Readers:
• Tt
• We Like Toys
8 / Big Book:
Move!
Genre: Informational Text (Science)
Essential Question:
How can details help me understand a selection?
Read Aloud:
Jonathan and His Mommy
Genre: Realistic Fiction / Paired Selection:
"The Hare and the Tortoise"
Genre: Folk Tale and Fable (Traditional Tale)
Text Focus Skill
Characteristic of a Fable (teaches a lesson) / Phonemic Awareness:
• Blend Onset and Rime
• Segment Onset and Rime
Phonics:
Letter/Sound: c * /k/
Words to Know:
a
Fluency:
Read with Expression / Selection Vocabulary:
colony (n), rustling (v), slithers (v), startled (v)
Oral Vocabulary:
backward, beat, leap, strange, wiggle, zigzag
Vocabulary Strategy:
Classify and Categorize: Action Words / Comprehension Skill:
Details
Comprehension Strategy:
Visualize
Concepts of Print
• Capitalization: First Word in a Sentence
• Punctuation: Period, Question Mark, Exclamation Point ** / Extend Through Research
Identify Sources
Listening and Speaking:
Share Information and Ideas / Grammar Skill:
Adjectives for Colors
Writing Mode:
Write to Describe
Captions: Using Descriptive Words in Sentences (Colors, Sensory Words)
Focus Trait:
Word Choice / Vocabulary Reader:
Visiting a Park
Genre: Nonfiction (Science); Level: A
Leveled Readers:
BL: Let's Climb!
OL: At the Aquarium
AD: Inthe Rain Forest
ELL: The Aquarium
Genre: Informational Text (Science)
BL Level: A; OL Level: A; AD Level: B; ELL Level: A
Decodable Readers:
• Cc
• I Can See

* Penmanship addressed with Phonics skill on Day 1.

** Formal lesson for Concepts of Print skill on Day 2.

Kindergarten Scope and Sequence MatrixTexas Reading 2011 updated 05/19/09 MAN09/16/09 SMS1

Unit 2: Show and Tell (Continued)

Big Idea: Books help us learn new things.

Lesson

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Main Selections

/ Paired Selections / Phonemic Awareness/Phonics / Vocabulary / Comprehension / Research/Listening and Speaking / Grammar/Writing / Readers
9 / Big Book:
What Do Wheels Do All Day?
Genre: Informational Text (Science)
Essential Question:
What can I learn from the pictures in a selection?
Read Aloud:
Good Morning, Digger
Genre: Realistic Fiction / Paired Selection:
"Wheels Long Ago and Today"
Genre: Informational Text (Social Studies)
Text Focus Skill
Photos and Illustrations / Phonemic Awareness:
Blend Phonemes
Phonics:
Letter/Sound: p *
Words to Know:
to
Fluency:
Reading Rate / Selection Vocabulary:
sputter (v), travelers (n), twirl (v), patrol (v)
Oral Vocabulary:
early, weeds, community, cement, vacant, welding
Vocabulary Strategy:
Rhyme / Comprehension Skill:
Text and Graphic Features
Comprehension Strategy:
Question
Concepts of Print
• Using Pictures and Text **
• Punctuation: Period, Exclamation Point, Question Mark / Extend Through Research
Gather and Record Information
Listening and Speaking:
Share Information and Ideas / Grammar Skill:
Adjectives for Numbers
Writing Mode:
Write to Describe
Description: Using Descriptive Words (Numbers)
Focus Trait:
Word Choice / Vocabulary Reader:
My Bike
Genre: Nonfiction (Science); Level: A
Leveled Readers:
BL: In the City
OL: The Hay Ride
AD: Going Fast
ELL: Going for a Hay Ride
Genre: Informational Text (Science)
BL Level: A; OL Level: A; AD Level: D; ELL Level: A
Decodable Readers:
• Pp
• I Like Animals
10 / Big Book:
Mouse Shapes
Genre: Concept
Essential Question:
How do the parts of a story work together?
Read Aloud:
David's Drawings
Genre: Realistic Fiction / Paired Selection:
"Signs and Shapes"
Genre: Informational Text (Social Studies)
Text Focus Skill
Photos / Phonemic Awareness:
Blend Phonemes
Phonics:
Review Sounds: m, s, short a,t, c /k/, p
Words to Know:
see, we, a, to
Fluency:
Read with Expression / Selection Vocabulary:
hurry (v), pounced (v), sneaky (adj.), tricky (adj.)
Oral Vocabulary:
add, fluffy, fresh, grinned, moment, shyly
Vocabulary Strategy:
Classify and Categorize: Shape Words / Comprehension Skill:
Story Structure
Comprehension Strategy:
Summarize
Concepts of Print
• Capitalization: First Letter of a Sentence **
• Punctuation: Quotation Marks / Extend Through Research
Gather and Record Information
Listening and Speaking:
Share Information and Ideas / Grammar Skill:
Adjectives for Size and Shape
Writing Mode:
Write to Describe
Description: Using Descriptive Words (Size and Shape)
Focus Trait:
Word Choice / Vocabulary Reader:
Our Classroom
Genre: Nonfiction (Science); Level: A
Leveled Readers:
BL: It's a Party!
OL: The Tree House
AD: A Hat for Cat
ELL: Making a Tree House
Genre: Fiction
BL Level: A; OL Level: A; AD Level: C; ELL Level: A
Decodable Readers:
• Mmmm, Good!
• The Playground

* Penmanship addressed with Phonics skill on Day 1.

** Formal lesson for Concepts of Print skill on Day 2.

Kindergarten Scope and Sequence MatrixTexas Reading 2011 updated 05/19/09 MAN09/16/09 SMS1

Unit 3: Outside My Door

Big Idea: There is so much to see outside.

Lesson

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Main Selections

/ Paired Selections / Phonemic Awareness/Phonics / Vocabulary / Comprehension / Research/Listening and Speaking / Grammar/Writing / Readers
11 / Big Book:
Jump into January
Genre: Concept
Essential Question:
How are the months of the year the same and different?
Read Aloud:
Every Season
Genre: Informational Text (Social Studies) / Paired Selection:
"Holidays All Year Long"
Genre: Informational Text (Social Studies)
Text Focus Skill
Calendar / Phonemic Awareness:
• Blend Phonemes
• Final Sound
Phonics:
• Review: Short a
• Blending Words
Words to Know:
come, me
Fluency:
Pause for Punctuation / Selection Vocabulary:
glistens (v), jive (v), local (adj.), orchard (n)
Oral Vocabulary:
bloom, peck, scatter, speckled, store, tracks
Vocabulary Strategy:
Figurative Language / Comprehension Skill:
Compare and Contrast
Comprehension Strategy:
Question
Concepts of Print
• Capitalization: First Letter of a Name **
• Phrases, Punctuation: Match Spoken Phrases to Print, Question Mark, Exclamation Point / Extend Through Research
Record and Publish Research
Listening and Speaking:
Share Information / Grammar Skill:
Sentence Parts: Subject
Writing Mode:
Write to Express (Fictional Narrative)
Sentences: Exact Nouns
Focus Trait:
Word Choice / Vocabulary Reader:
Fun in July
Genre: Nonfiction (Social Studies); Level: A
Leveled Readers:
BL: October Days
OL: Fun All Year
AD: June Vacation
ELL: A Year of Fun
Genre: Informational Text (Social Studies)
BL Level: A; OL Level: A; AD Level: C; ELL Level: A
Decodable Readers:
• Come and See Me
• Pam and Me
12 / Big Book:
Snow
Genre: Fantasy
Essential Question:
What clues help me figure out things the author does not tell me?
Read Aloud:
Storm Is Coming!
Genre: Fantasy / Paired Selection:
"How Water Changes"
Genre: Informational Text (Science)
Text Focus Skill
Photos and Captions / Phonemic Awareness:
• Blend Phonemes
• Final Sound
Phonics:
• Letter/Sound: n *
• Blending Words
Words to Know:
with, my
Fluency:
Read with Expression / Selection Vocabulary:
drifted (v), gathering (v), swirled (v), wisely (adv.)
Oral Vocabulary:
guard, huddle, nodded, pasture, silent, stampede
Vocabulary Strategy:
Classify and Categorize: Sensory Words / Comprehension Skill:
Conclusions
Comprehension Strategy:
Monitor/Clarify
Concepts of Print
• Letters and Words
• Punctuation: Quotation Marks ** / Extend Through Media Literacy
Identify Media Forms (and Techniques)
Listening and Speaking:
Share Ideas / Grammar Skill:
Sentence Parts: Verb
Writing Mode:
Write to Express (Fictional Narrative)
Sentences: Exact Verbs
Focus Trait:
Word Choice / Vocabulary Reader:
Animals in the Snow
Genre: Nonfiction (Science); Level: A
Leveled Readers:
BL: Winter Vacation
OL: Bears Through the Year
AD: No Snow!
ELL: Look at the Bears
Genre: Fiction
BL Level: A; OL Level: A; AD Level: D; ELL Level: A
Decodable Readers:
• I Can Nap
• Tap with Me
13 / Big Book:
What Color Is Nature?
Genre: Informational Text (Science)
Essential Question:
Why do authors write informational texts?
Read Aloud:
AZebra's World
Genre: Informational Text (Science) / Paired Selections:
• "I Love Colors"
• "Zebra"
• "Many Colors"
• "Baa, Baa Black Sheep"
• "What Do I Spy?"
Genre: Poetry
Text Focus Skill
Poetry: Rhythm / Phonemic Awareness:
• Blend Phonemes
• Final Sound
Phonics:
• Letter/Sound: f *
• Blending Words
Words to Know:
you, what
Fluency:
Reading Rate / Selection Vocabulary:
everywhere (adj.), nature (n), salamander (n), surrounded (adj.)
Oral Vocabulary:
daily, herd, muscles, pattern, several, usually
Vocabulary Strategy:
Classify and Categorize: Color Words / Comprehension Skill:
Author's Purpose
Comprehension Strategy:
Visualize
Concepts of Print
Words and Sentences ** / Extend Through Research
Ask Questions
Listening and Speaking:
Share Information and Ideas / Grammar Skill:
Complete Sentences (Is it a sentence?): Capitalization and Punctuation
Writing Mode:
Write to Express (Fictional Narrative)
Sentences: Details
Focus Trait:
Ideas / Vocabulary Reader:
Lots of Birds
Genre: Nonfiction (Science); Level: A
Leveled Readers:
BL: The Pet Show
OL: My Flower Garden
AD: In the Desert
ELL: Lots of Flowers
Genre: Informational Text (Science)
BL Level: A; OL Level: A; AD Level: D; ELL Level: A
Decodable Readers:
• What Can You See?
• Fat Cat

* Penmanship addressed with Phonics skill on Day 1.